Experienced Excavator Operator

Blackwater Constructors | Calgary, AB

Job Type: Full-time, Year-round

Pay: Competitive wages based on experience

Blackwater Constructors is looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our growing construction team in Calgary.

We specialize in residential and commercial excavation, foundations, demolition, underground utilities, and civil construction. We're looking for a skilled, dependable operator who takes pride in their work, prioritizes safety, and can work efficiently both independently and as part of a crew.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on excavator experience, a strong understanding of grades and elevations, and is comfortable working in a variety of site conditions, including tight spaces and around underground utilities. The ability to operate a skid steer when required is an asset.

Responsibilities

- Safely and efficiently operate excavators on residential and commercial construction sites.
- Perform foundation excavation, trenching, grading, backfilling, and site preparation.
- Excavate for underground utilities and deep services.
- Work accurately to specified grades, elevations, and project requirements.
- Operate equipment safely around existing structures, underground utilities, and other crew members.
- Operate a skid steer as needed to support site operations.
- Read and interpret site plans, drawings, and grade stakes.
- Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks.
- Communicate effectively with foremen, pipelayers, labourers,



and other crew members.
- Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a safe, organized worksite.

Qualifications
- Proven excavator operating experience in civil, residential, or commercial construction is required.
- Strong experience with foundation excavation, trenching, and grading.
- Experience working around underground utilities and deep services is a solid asset.
- Ability to work accurately to grades and elevations.
- Strong understanding of safe excavation practices.
- Experience operating skid steers is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to quality workmanship.
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation preferred.
- Physically capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

What We Offer
- Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time, year-round employment.
- Opportunities for overtime.
- A variety of residential, commercial, and civil construction projects.
- Well-maintained equipment.
- A professional, experienced, and supportive crew.
- Opportunities for growth within an expanding company.
- A company that values safety, communication, and doing things right the first time.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Excavator Operator looking for consistent work with a growing company, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply through Indeed or contact:

Danny

[email protected]

Pay: $25.00-$45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Excavator Operator (Calgary)
🏢 Blackwater Constructors
📍 Calgary